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Timely Industries, Division of SDS
Industries, Inc.
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08117
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March 26, 2004
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PREFINISHED STEEL DOOR FRAMES
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This section includes
prefinished, shop fabricated, site assembled steel door frames, fire rated and
non-rated types, for exterior and interior applications. This section includes performance,
proprietary, and descriptive type specifications. Edit to avoid conflicting requirements.
PART 1 GENERAL
1.1
SECTION INCLUDES
A.
[Non-rated] [and]
[fire rated], shop pre-finished, site assembled steel frames.
1.2
RELATED SECTIONS
A.
Section 01300 - Coordination:
Site meetings.
B.
Section 01600 - Product Requirements: [Substitutions,] [delivery and storage
requirements].
C.
Section 01700 - Existing Conditions.
D.
Section 08112 – Standard Steel Doors.
Section 08210 - Wood
Doors.
In the following paragraph,
silencers or weather-stripping can be specified in this section or included in
the “hardware” section – edit the following statement accordingly.
E.
Section 08710 - Door Hardware: Hardware, [silencers,] [and] [weatherstripping.]
Include the following paragraph only when glazing will be
included in a door or side light.
F.
Section 08800 – Glass and Glazing.
1.3
REFERENCES
List reference standards that are
included within the text of this section.
Edit the following as required for project conditions.
A.
ASTM A1008M – Standard for cold rolled material
B.
UBC 7-2-97, UBC 7-4-97 Positive Pressure
C.
ASTM D2197 - Standard Test Method for Adhesion of Organic
Coatings by Scrape Adhesion.
D.
ASTM D2247 - Practice for Testing Water Resistance of Coatings
in 100% Relative Humidity.
E.
ASTM D2794 - Standard Test Method for Resistance of Organic
Coatings to the Effects of Rapid Deformation (Impact).
F.
ASTM D3361 - Standard Practice for Unfiltered Open-Flame
Carbon-Arc Exposures of Paint and Related Coatings.
G.
ASTM E152 - Methods of Fire
Tests of Door Assemblies.
H.
ASTM B117 – Standard test for salt spray testing
I.
NFPA 80 - Fire Doors and Windows.
J.
NFPA 252 – 1995 Fire Tests for Door Assemblies.
K.
ITS (WH) - Fire Tests of Door Assemblies.
L.
UL 10B – Fire Tests of Door Assemblies.
M.
UL 10C – Positive Pressure Fire Tests of Door Assemblies.
1.4
SUBMITTALS FOR REVIEW
Do not request submittals if
drawings sufficiently describe the products of this section or if proprietary
specifying techniques are used. The following submittals are intended for
review and approval or other action by the Consultant. Include product data only if required to
supplement shop drawing information.
A.
Section 01300:
Submission procedures.
B.
Product Data: Indicate
frame configuration and finishes.
C.
Shop Drawings: Indicate
frame elevations, reinforcement required, and spacing, location of embosses for
hardware, and finish.
Include the following paragraph for submission of physical
samples for selection of finish, color, and texture.
D.
Samples: Submit [two]
[_______] standard frame samples, illustrating factory finished frame colors
and surface texture.
1.5
SUBMITTALS FOR INFORMATION
The following submittals are
informational; responsive action by the Consultant is not required.
A.
Section 01300:
Submission procedures.
B.
Manufacturer's Installation Instructions: Indicate special installation instructions.
C.
Manufacturer's Certificate:
Certify that [Products] [________] meet or exceed [specified
requirements] [________].
1.6
QUALITY ASSURANCE
A.
Installers:
1.
Individuals that are “Certified Prefinished Frame Installers”
for the installation of site assembled door frames.
2.
Refer to manufacturer’s Internet web site for listing of
Certified installers.
1.7
REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS
One or more of the following
standards must be selected as applicable to fire rated doors, as appropriate to
authority having jurisdiction.
A.
Fire Rated Frame Construction: Conform to [ASTM E152] [NFPA 252] [UL 10B and 10C].
B.
Installed Frame Assembly:
Conform to [NFPA 80] [_________] for fire rated class same as fire door.
1.8
DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND PROTECTION
A.
Section 01600:
Transport, handle, store, and protect products in a dry area off the
ground.
B.
Accept frames on site in manufacturer's box packaging with
identification labels intact. Inspect
for damage.
C.
Do not open individual boxes until installation is to begin.
1.9
PROJECT CONDITIONS
A.
Section 01300:
Coordination and meetings.
B.
Verify actual measurements/openings by field measurement prior
to fabrication.
C.
Coordinate the work with frame opening construction, door and
hardware installation.
Include the following paragraph
if electronic hardware components are contained within the door and frame
construction.
D.
Sequence installation to ensure concealed electric wire
connections are achieved in an orderly and expeditious manner.
PART 2
PRODUCTS
2.1
FRAME MANUFACTURERS
In this article, list the
manufacturers acceptable for this project. Edit the subsequent descriptive
specifications to identify project requirements and to eliminate any conflict
with specified manufacturer's products.
A.
Timely Industries, A Division of SDS Industries, Inc., 10241
Norris Avenue, Pacoima, CA, 91331-2292; Phone toll free: 800-247-6242 or local
at 818-492-3500; Fax:
818-492-3530. Web site: www.timelyframes.com.
B.
Frames: Provide all
frames for project from same manufacturer.
C.
Substitutions: [Refer to Section 01600.] [Not permitted.]
2.2
FRAMES
A.
Frame Material: [Cold
rolled steel, for interior frames.] [Cold rolled steel, electro-galvanized for
exterior frames.] [Stainless steel.] [Brass.]
Timely door frame throat openings accommodate up to 330 mm
(13 inch) wall thicknesses. Specify the
throat opening in the paragraph below, or simply a match to the wall thickness.
B.
Frame Throat Opening:
[________] [to suit finished wall thickness].
C.
Frame Profile:
[Non-rated] [and] [fire rated]:
1.
“S” (Standard) Series, 0.9 mm (20 gage) thick.
2.
“C” Series, 1.2 mm (18 gage) thick.
3.
“A” Series, 1.2 mm (18 gage) thick, adjustable.
4.
“E” Series, 0.9 mm (20 gage), [Type 304 stainless steel] [Type
430 stainless steel, polished] [solid brass, bright].
D.
Side Light Frames:
[1.2 mm (18 gage).] [0.9 mm (20 gage) thick.]
Select appropriate casing from
the list below. Casings may require
reference to other sections for more detail.
Profiles of casings may be required.
E.
Frame Casings:
1.
Material: [Steel]
[Aluminum] [Stainless steel] [Brass] [PVC} casings with corner alignment clips.
2.
Type
a.
Standard Steel Type:
Model TA-8 with 6 mm (1/4 inch) reveal, on [steel] [stainless steel]
[brass] frames. Fit factory assembled
units with MiterGard corner alignment clips.
b.
Colonial Style Steel Type:
Model TA-30 with 6 mm (1/4 inch) reveal. With corner alignment clips.
c.
Aluminum Type:
Aluminum, [Model TA-23 with a 6 mm (1/4 inch) reveal.] [Model TA-28, full
face.]. With corner alignment clips
d.
PVC Type: Cellular
poly (vinyl chloride), Model TA-35 with 6 mm (1/8 inch) reveal.
e.
Wood Type: Refer to
[Section 06400 - Architectural Woodwork.] [Section 06200 - Finish Carpentry.]
2.3
ACCESSORIES
Specify rim panic strike
reinforcement for single frames not prepared for strikes.
A.
Reinforcement Bracket for Closer: [Regular arm closer, Model TA-10.] [parallel arm closer, Model
TA-12.] [multi-purpose application, Model TA-25.]
B.
Reinforcement Brackets for Rim Exit Device: Model TA-12
C.
Reinforcement Brackets for Door Guards: Model TA-10
Specify weatherstripping or
silencers in this section or refer to another Section – select the first or
second option as described in each paragraph below.
D.
Weatherstripping:
[Specified in Section [08710] [____].] [Adhesive backed fire-rated seal,
self-extinguishing rubber. Model TA-51, [Black] [Western White] [Browntone]
[Clear] color and/or Adhesive backed fire-rated Intumescent seal, high volume
multi-directional expandable graphite. Model TA-50, can be painted to match
any door jamb color.
E.
Silencers: [Specified
in Section [08710] [________].] [vinyl], clear stick-on type.]
F.
Glass Stops: Model
TA-14 removable rolled steel, shape, butted ends, countersink style and screws.
G.
Fasteners:
1.
Interior Frames: Drywall type.
2.
Exterior Frames: Drywall type, corrosion resistant coating at
exterior frames.
3.
Site Applied Wood Trim:
Finish type.
2.4
FABRICATION
A.
Openings for [single swing frame] [pair frame] [full bound]
[adjustable frame], rated for [_____] [90 minutes].
B.
Sidelights [and Borrowed Lites] with Steel Trim: [_____][45
minute fire rated].
C.
Sidelights [and Borrowed Lites] with [wood trim] [304 Series]
[solid brass] frames: Not fire rated.
D.
Casing Clips: Fabricate frames with factory applied heated
treated clips.
E.
Mullions for Double Doors:
[Fixed type, of same profiles as jambs.] [Removable type provided by
Section 08710.]
F.
Transom Bars: Fixed
type same profiles as jamb and head.
G.
Fabricate frames with hinge reinforcement plates secured in
place.
H.
Attach fire rated label to each fire-rated frame.
I.
Silencers:
1.
Provide three (3) single silencers for single doors [and
mullions of double doors] on strike side.
2.
Provide two (2) single silencers on frame head at double doors
without mullions.
J.
Configure exterior frames with special profile to receive
recessed weatherstripping.
2.5
FINISH
Edit the following finish types
to suit project conditions.
A.
Frame Units:
Prefininshed with factory applied impact resistant, polyester baked
enamel finish.
B.
Frames for Exterior Units:
Electro Galvanized Prefinished with factory applied impact resistant,
polyester baked enamel finish.
C.
Casing:
1.
Steel: Prefinished
with factory applied impact resistant, polyester baked enamel finish.
2.
Aluminum: [Prefinished
with factory applied impact resistant, polyester baked enamel finish.] [Clear
anodized.]
3.
PVC: Finished to match
the frame color.
D.
Primer: Primer Electro
Galvanized.
Specify the colors for the project below. Where a variety of colors are used, list
them and reference the frame schedule in Part 3. Timely Industries' standard and custom colors are listed
separately below.
E.
Colors:
1.
Standard Colors:
[Browntone SC101.] [Western White SC107.]
2.
Standard Colors (Extra Cost):
[Autumn Brown SC102.] [Black SC103.] [Alumatone SC108.] [Stone Gray
SC106.]
3.
Custom Colors: [Winter
White SC105.] [Navajo White SC104.] [White White CC301.] [White Smoke CC302.]
[Bone China CC303.] [Designer White CC304.] [Charcoal CC401.] [Cape Cod Bray
CC401.] [Neutral Gray CC403.] [Nickel CC404.] [Driftwood CC501.] [Sandy Beach
CC502.] [Cameo Beige CC503.] [Cozy Peach CC504.] [Brown Sugar CC601.] [Cocoa
CC602.] [Doeskin CC603.] [Harvest Moon CC604.] [Cordovan CC701.] [Ruby Red
CC702.] [Rosedust CC703.] [Mauve Mist CC704.] [Pacific Blue CC801.] [Twilight
CC802.] [Country Blue CC802.] [Powder Blue CC804.] [Jade CC901.] [Kentucky
Grass CC902.] [Miami Waters CC903.] [Malibu Green CC904.]
4.
Elite Colors: [Bright
Solid Brass ES201.] [Bright Plated Brass ES202.] [Stainless Steel 430 Bright
ES204.] [304 #4 Brushed Stainless Steel ES206.]
PART 3
EXECUTION
3.1
EXAMINATION
A.
Section 01700: Verify
acceptability of existing conditions before starting work.
B.
Verify that opening sizes and tolerances are acceptable.
3.2
INSTALLATION
A.
Install frames in accordance with manufacturer’s requirements.
B.
Install Prefinished frames near end of the project after
completing wall painting and wall coverings.
C.
Install frames using Certified Installers.
D.
Coordinate installation of glass and glazing in glazed units.
E.
Coordinate installation of frames with installation of
hardware specified in Section [08710] [________] and doors in Section [08114.]
[08210.] [________.]
F.
Touch-up blemishes on finished frames.
3.3
SCHEDULE
Provide schedule when door and frame
schedules are not described on drawings.
The schedule should identify various types or categories of doors and
associated frames, fire ratings if any, hardware sets, etc.
END OF SECTION
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